SOC 2020 · 1232
Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Shortage list only
Below the usual skill level, but listed.
Salary floor
£41,700
The general threshold, £41,700, is the higher of the two.
Shortage lists
Immigration Salary List
Listed roles carry their own restrictions — check GOV.UK.
Shortage list conditions
Immigration Salary List: all jobs. Listed until 31 Dec 2026.
Shortage-list jobs are below the usual skill level, so employers face restrictions such as no dependants and no salary discount. Check GOV.UK for the current conditions.
Salary the job must pay
A Skilled Worker job must pay at least the higher of the general threshold and the going rate for its occupation code.
Going rate (standard)
£40,400
General threshold
£41,700
Visa thresholds from
Minimum for this role
£41,700
Home Office going rates from
New entrants and some other cases can use 70% of the going rate, £33,400, subject to the lower general threshold of £33,400.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
- Going rate£40,400
- General threshold£41,700
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £29,582 |
| 25th | £34,341 |
| 50th | £42,700 |
| 75th | £53,262 |
| Going rate | £40,400 |
| General threshold | £41,700 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £29,582 | £34,341 | £42,700 | £53,262 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £40,879 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £49,550 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £34,414 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £39,659 | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Managers and proprietors in this group plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources necessary in the provision and running of residential and day care establishments and domiciliary care services for persons who require support or specialised care and/or supervision.
Typical tasks
determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements
plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities to staff
arranges for payment of bills, keeps accounts and adheres to health, safety and other statutory requirements
maintains contact between service users and the local community and/or family and friends
assesses service users’ needs and ensures they have access to health and social care services as required
creates a friendly, secure atmosphere to gain the trust and confidence of those using the service
ensures that the physical comfort and all material needs of service users are provided and attempts to resolve problems that may arise
Entry routes and qualifications
Although there are no pre-set academic entry requirements there are a variety of entry routes. However, entrants must be registered with the relevant statutory body and hold the appropriate qualification for the job they do. Off and on-the-job training is provided, and a range of qualifications are available including NVQs/SVQs in Health and Social Care at levels 3 and 4. Background checks including a DBS check are required.